John Harris (New York)

John Harris (26 September 1760-November 1824) was a member of the US House of Representatives (DR-NY 17) from 1807 to 1809, succeeding Silas Halsey.

Biography
John Harris was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and he later moved to Aurelius, New York in 1789, becoming its first white settler. He acted as an Indian interpreter and guide, as the founder of the first dry goods store and tavern in Oneida County, and as a ferry operator before serving in the US House of Representatives from 1807 to 1809 and as a militia colonel during War of 1812.